Centennial (Waterloo) Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
415 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Centennial (Waterloo) Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2644 of 3,871 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2644 of 3,871 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 415 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 35% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cnw.wrdsb.ca/ | lourdes.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (37.5 vs 36.9).
- •Centennial (Waterloo) Public School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 385.
- •Centennial (Waterloo) Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial (Waterloo) Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial (Waterloo) Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School: 415. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial (Waterloo) Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School is 2644th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is 2707th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).